History Careers & Internships

History

What will I do with my history major?

Your critical thinking, research and communication skills developed through the study
of history are an excellent foundation for careers and graduate school. You will be
prepared for careers in teaching, law, journalism, and business or work in libraries
and museums. Our majors have gone on to positions in government, non-profit organizations, museums,
colleges and universities, libraries, and private corporations. With excellent research,
writing, and speaking skills and an understanding of how the world works, you will
be sought after in many fields.

Internships

At Alverno, students find that history is often best learned by experiencing what
it means to be a historian. Every history student will gain experience working in
the field through an internship to give you practical experience and time to explore
the right history career for you. You can join other Alverno students who have interned
with the Captain Frederick Pabst Mansion, the Milwaukee Art Museum, Old World Wisconsin,
the Milwaukee Bar Association, and the Washington Center in Washington, DC.

Study Abroad

Studying history at Alverno requires students to think about the world. Some students decide
to learn about a people's history by experiencing the country first-hand - learning
their history where it happened. As a student at Alverno, you will have many opportunities
to study abroad. Students can choose from short-term two week travel excursions or
semester or full-year programs. Alverno provides study abroad opportunities in every
part of the world including England, Italy, China, Japan, Korea, Tanzania, and Denmark.